[p. 280]its neck and articular cavity
cartilaginous; it does not interfere with the movements of the ribs,
and is free of all connection with the other bones, except the humerus.
The head of the humerus is articulated with its (glenoid?) cavity,
by means of a small ligament, and it consists of a rounded epiphysis
composed of spongy cartilage, the humerus itself is bent outward and
forward, and it is articulated with its (glenoid?) cavity by its side,
and not in a straight line. At the elbow it is broad, and has condyles
and cavities, and is of a solid consistence; behind it is a cavity
in which the coronoid process (olecranon?) of the ulna is lodged,
when the arm is extended; here, too, is inserted the benumbling nerve,
which arises from between the two bones of the forearm at their junction,
and terminates there.
Part 2
When the nose is fractured, the parts should be modeled instantly,
if possible. If the fracture be in its cartilaginous part, introduce
into the nostrils a tent formed of caddis, inclosed in the outer skin
of a Carthaginian hide, or anything else which does not irritate;
the skin is to be glued to the parts displaced, which are to be thus
rectified. Bandaging in this case does mischief. The treatment is
to consist of flour with manna, or of sulphur with cerate. You will
immediately adjust the fragments, and afterward retain them in place
with your fingers introduced into the nostrils, and turning the parts
into place; then the Carthaginian skin is to be used. Callius forms
even when there is a wound; and the same things are to be done, even
when there is to be exfoliation of the bones, for this is not of a
serious nature.
Part 3
In fractures of the ears, neither bandages nor cataplasms should be
used; or, if any bandage be used, it should be put on very tight;
the cerate and sulphur should be applied to agglutinate the bandages.
When matter forms in the ears, it is found to be more deeply seated
than might be supposed, for all parts that are pulpy, and consist
of juicy flesh, prove deceptious in such a case. But no harm will
result from making an opening, for the parts are lean, watery, and
full of mucus. No mention is here made of the places and circumstances
which render it fatal to make an opening. The cure is soonest effected
by
|
